Governments turn against deep-sea mining as EV boom drives demand for metalsThe deep ocean contains the largest estimated deposits of minerals on the planet, potentially worth trillions of dollars.Bloomberg News | July 18, 2022 | 7:52 am
Feeding copper to microbes may help curb GHG emissionsCopper is key to avoiding the production of nitrous oxide,…Staff Writer | July 18, 2022 | 5:05 am
BHP may reconsider investments in Chile if tax hikes go forwardBHP said in a statement that higher taxes would make…Reuters | July 17, 2022 | 10:42 am
Anglo American wants to explore base metals in South Africa Company says this was part of its global discovery strategy in greenfield and brownfield projects. Reuters | October 7, 2020 | 8:56 am
Nova Royalty stock jumps on royalty acquisitions The company now has a 1% NSR royalty on Rio Tinto's Janice Lake copper-silver project in Saskatchewan. MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 6, 2020 | 10:49 am
Solgold shares up 10% on Blanca drilling update Drill rig arrived at Cerro Quiroz, as crews prepare to recommence drilling at the project, located approximately 8km of SolGold's flagship Alpala deposit. Bruno Venditti | October 6, 2020 | 9:58 am
Kaz Minerals suspends operations at Kyrgyz The company has suspended production at its Bozymchak mine amid post-election unrest in the Central Asian nation. MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 6, 2020 | 8:55 am
Pacific Empire Minerals granted exploration permit for Jean Marie project The multi-year permit encompasses 100 reverse circulation and 20 diamond drill hole sites. MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 6, 2020 | 6:15 am
Union rejects Lundin offer at Candelaria mine, strike chances raised The company or workers can still request government mediation to try to reach an agreement. Reuters | October 5, 2020 | 4:05 pm
Newcrest Mining cleared to trade on TSX from Oct 13 Newcrest says it had seen increased interest from North American investors in the gold sector over the last six months. Reuters | October 5, 2020 | 3:56 pm
Peru miners aiming for full-strength workforce by year-end Local copper production fell by 2.5% in August to 193,852 tonnes compared to July. Reuters | October 5, 2020 | 3:49 pm
Lundin Mining union in Chile says talks making “slow progress” Both the company and the union are trying to avoid a strike at the deposit. Reuters | October 4, 2020 | 6:30 am